US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Allegro 3083
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Blue N' Boogie
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1956
17 pressings2 countriesBopJazz
Blue N' Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Blue N' Boogie
5 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Allegro 1593
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LJC 1593 A-XRunout side A
1593 B-XRunout side B
1593ALabel side A
1593BLabel side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Allegro 1593
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(scratched out)-1 9C (eliptical stamp)Side 1
(scratched out) BSide 2
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Elite LP 3083
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Elite LP 3083
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Allegro 3083First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Allegro 1593First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Allegro 1593First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Allegro Elite LP 3083First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Allegro Elite LP 3083First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Allegro Elite LDA-D44LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | Rondo-lette A11LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Rondo-lette A11LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Rondo-lette A11LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Koala AW 14136LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Allegro L.D.A. D. 44LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Pacific 6385 HLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Galaxy 4811LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Galaxy Series 4811LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Galaxy Series 4811LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Galaxy Series 4811LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Allegro 1593LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Blue N' Boogie
- A2Hot House
- A3Groovin High
- A4Dizzy Atmosphere
- A5All The Things You Are To Me
- A6Things To Come
- A7He Beeped When He Shoulda Bopped
- B1One Bass Hit - Part 1
- B2One Base Hit - Part 2
- B3Ray's Idea
- B4Our Delight
- B5Good Dues Blues
- B6Oop Bop Sh'bam
- B7That's Earl's Brother
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue N' Boogie are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Blue N' Boogie are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 1979.
When was Blue N' Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Allegro 3083.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue N' Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3083, 1593, LP 3083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue N' Boogie on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
